It is frustrating living in Northwestern Ontario with the COVID virus crawling through our communities. We look south and see how quickly residents in northern Minnesota are being vaccinated. We watch with bated breath as our seniors at Rainycrest receive their second vaccination. With a second outbreak in Rainycrest staff […]
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We all have days when we feel our contribution to the world, to the greater good, has little or no value. Self-doubt moves in and gives us a serious internal beating. These types of days may fall with greater frequency during these strange uncertain times we find ourselves in, when […]
Fort Frances taxpayers are grumbling over the recently announced two per cent tax increase, and for good reason. Despite council’s proclamation that largely just homeowners will be impacted, and that the increase is modest, it’s a blow to every resident. Renters pay taxes – increased costs to landlords are passed […]
Dear Editor, On December 12, 2017, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario approved the Minister’s request and recommendation to extend the term of Sustainable Forest Licence No. 542245 for ten years. The Minister’s recommendation was based on two consecutive independent third party audits of the Licensee to determine if the terms […]
Dear editor, When a subset of a population reacts differently than the total population to a stimulus, there are usually reasons for this variance. An obvious situation occurs in the world today: COVID 19 is the stimulus. Let’s look at some examples: Northwestern Ontario is clearly a subset of Ontario, […]
By Mark ElliottSpecial to Squirrel Pie KFC is out to get me Or at least, that’s what I would think if I were a paranoid man. Ads from KFC flood my social media. “Hurry, deal ends February 28th,” they tell me. “Buy one item, get one free. So much chicken!” […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The Royal Canadian Branch #99 in Emo will resume some activities. The Legion club room is open Thursday to Saturday from 3-6 p.m. Carpet bowling starts up every Thursday, followed by lunch. Beer and Burger Night resumes March 12. This is always a fun evening with a great $5.00 meal. […]
March 1 usually brings us longer days and some good heat from the sun. Mind you, it was -27 when I went out this morning! Calves continued to keep me busy last week and as of today I am waiting on the last 10! I did run into some problems […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Elaine Morneau announce the peaceful passing of a feisty lady on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care with her daughter by her side. Marge was born on October 9, 1929 in Densil, Saskatchewan to Domase and Viva Grouette. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Adrian Gosselin announce his passing on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Bob passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 24, 1942 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Fred and Bess Gosselin. He grew up in Fort Frances […]
It is with great sadness that after a brief illness and surrounded by family and loved ones, our beloved Nancy left us to be with the Lord. She was born in Fort Frances, the daughter of Alice and Roy Tinkess and granddaughter of Norrie and Mabel Godin. She quit school […]
Giiwedingaabaw (Standing in the North) Caribou Clan of Rainy River First Nations Lionel’s family announces his sudden passing on February 21, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1975 in Emo, Ontario. Lionel is predeceased by his grandparents James and Imelda Horton, Lucyna Dimmock and Ernest Dimmock; father Delbert Horton […]
